EJ Obiena vaults to best mark since Olympics

AIM. Pole vaulter EJ Obiena in action for the Philippines in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

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Looking like his old self again, Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena achieves his highest clearance in nearly two years as he bags silver in Spain

MANILA, Philippines – EJ Obiena is gradually rediscovering his old, dangerous form.

The Filipino pole vaulter set his best mark in nearly two years as he cleared 5.85 meters to bag the silver medal in the Meeting Madrid in Spain on Thursday, July 16 (Friday, July 17, Manila time).

EJ Obiena vaults to best mark since Olympics

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